Research Symposium

BIO

Ja’Launa Reynolds is an undergraduate student at Florida State University majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. Originally from Live Oak, Florida, she is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Ja’Launa currently serves as a UROP Research Assistant on the AI Diary ABCs project under Dr. Vanessa Dennen, where she explores how college students interact with and perceive artificial intelligence. Her academic interests focus on the intersection of healthcare, research, and community advocacy. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant specializing in women’s health, while continuing to promote healing, empowerment, and access to care.

The AI Diary: Active Use, Beliefs, and Casual Encounters

Abstract

With the development of artificial intelligence and the normalization of its’ use among students, it is becoming increasingly important to understand what shapes the guidelines for this use. Existing studies explore what/ how AI is used in an educational context but fail to address how conflicting messages regarding AI use impact the choices students make when using AI.
This study explores how college students experience and interpret misalignments in expectations about AI use across key social and academic contexts.
Research Question: How do college students experience and interpret misalignments in expectations about AI use across their key social and academic contexts, including instructors, peers, institutional policies, and career/ professional norms?

Keywords: AI, Usage, Diary